Île Saint-Aubin, River island and wetland near Angers, France
The island spans between the Mayenne and Sarthe rivers, featuring meadows, fields for hay production, and natural habitats for protected wildlife species.
The island has maintained its agricultural function through centuries, supporting approximately 500 cattle while adapting to seasonal flooding patterns.
The Island Centre hosts exhibitions and educational programs focused on environmental protection and the preservation of local agricultural practices.
Visitors can reach the island through a chain ferry service from spring to autumn, with no cars permitted to preserve the natural environment.
The wetland functions as a natural water storage system, helping to reduce flood impacts while trapping carbon dioxide in its ecosystem.
Location: Angers
Shares border with: Cantenay-Épinard, Écouflant
GPS coordinates: 47.50840,-0.54556
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:14
Angers has the quiet charm of cities where old stones converse with light. Royal city, capital of Anjou, it combines the medieval strictness of its castle with the Gothic grace of its cathedral and the plant-like softness of its gardens. Along the banks of the Maine, bridges, towers, and rooftops create a perfect setting for photographers. The tapestries of the Apocalypse, timber houses, flowering paths of the Jardin du Mail, or reflections of the Lake of Maine all tell the same story: a city where history is both admired and lived. Behind the blond stone facades, Angers hides an artist’s soul, with bright museums, medieval alleys, and lively markets. An elegant and accessible destination, appealing to both architecture enthusiasts and those seeking peaceful landscapes.
Terra Botanica
2 km
Terra Botanica
2.1 km
Pont Confluences
3.2 km
Hôpital Saint Jean
3.5 km
Musée Jean Lurçat
3.5 km
Abbaye Saint-Serge
3.6 km
Église Saint-Laurent, Angers
3.6 km
Pont de Segré
1.8 km
Berges de Maine
2.9 km
Château de la Perrière
2.6 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse d'Angers
3.4 km
Greniers Saint-Jean d'Angers
3.6 km
Viaduc de la Maine
1.9 km
Pont de la Haute-Chaîne
3.5 km
Compagnie française d'aviation
2.9 km
Jean Moulin Bridge
2.1 km
Église du couvent des bénédictines du Calvaire d'Angers
3.6 km
Jardin botanique de la Faculté de Pharmacie d'Angers
3.3 km
Plage des Sablières
3.8 km
Léproserie Saint-Lazare d'Angers
3.4 km
Moulin à vent de la Garde
2.9 km
Église Saint-Hilaire de Cantenay-Épinard
2.8 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste d'Écouflant
2.5 km
Tour des Anglais
3.4 km
Abbatiale Saint-Serge d'Angers
3.6 km
Chapelle de l'hôpital Sainte-Marie d'Angers
3.1 km
Hôtel Drouet
3.5 km
Pop Corn Labyrinthe
3.8 kmReviews
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